Jennifer Lopez returns to ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a musical guest

Jennifer Lopez, aged 54, has been officially announced as the musical guest for the February 3 episode of Saturday Night Live. The renowned superstar will share the stage with Ayo Edebiri, who is making her hosting debut on the late-night comedy show, according to People.

This upcoming appearance will mark Jennifer Lopez’s fourth time gracing the SNL stage. The show, created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol, airs on NBC and streams on Peacock. Lopez first appeared on SNL in 2000 alongside presenter Alan Cumming and returned in 2001, taking on the roles of both host and musical guest.

Ayo Edebiri, aged 28, will make her debut as a host on SNL, following a successful awards season where she secured an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critic’s Choice Award for her role as Sydney on the FX series ‘The Bear.’ Additionally, Edebiri, known for her stand-up comedy and comic writing, co-directed the film ‘Bottoms’ with Rachel Sennott earlier this year.

The upcoming SNL episode with Lopez and Edebiri follows Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake, who are set to host and perform. JLo’s performance on Studio 8H aligns with the imminent release of her highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘This Is Me… Now,’ scheduled for February 16. The album is a follow-up to her 2002 CD ‘This Is Me… Then,’ which delved into her relationship with then-boyfriend Ben Affleck and marks her return to full-length albums after a decade since ‘A.K.A.’

Accompanying the album release, Lopez will present a film titled ‘This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.’ Described as a “narrative-driven cinematic odyssey, steeped in mythological storytelling and personal healing,” the project’s trailer, created in collaboration with Grammy-winning director Dave Meyers, was unveiled last week. Lopez has also shared the single “Can’t Get Enough,” as reported by People.